Kasikancha bush pea

🟢 Kashi Kanchan bush pea is actually a popular cowpea variety (also known as black-eyed pea) developed for high yield and adaptability in Indian climates. Despite the name, it’s not a true “bush pea” like garden peas, but rather a bushy cowpea plant grown for its tender pods and nutritional value.

🌿 Key Features

• Type: Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata)
• Growth Habit: Bushy plant—staking not required
• Fruit: Light green, straight pods about 25–30 cm long
• Harvest Time: First harvest in 45–50 days
• Seasons: Suitable for Kharif, Rabi, and Zaid seasons

🍽️ Culinary & Nutritional Value

• Used in stir-fries, curries, and dry sabzis
• Rich in protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals
• Tender pods are great for cooking and have good taste quality

🌱 Cultivation Tips

• Spacing: 2–3 feet between rows; 1–1.5 feet between plants
• Seed Rate: 3–3.5 kg per acre
• Soil: Well-drained, loamy soil with organic matter
• Climate: Warm temperatures between 20°C to 35°C